St. Augustine is rich in history, and in the late 1800s, rich was the operative word. During the Gilded Age (1870s to about 1900), this little town became the premier resort destination for the well-to-do – and it all began in 1883 with an auspicious visit by Henry Morrison Flagler, John D. Rockefeller's partner in founding Standard Oil. During the Gilded Age, St Augustine became a tourist destination that it still thrives as to this day. To … [Read more...]
See, Shop, Eat in Los Angeles – Insider’s Guide by Daniel Will Harris
When most people think of LA, the very first thing that comes into mind is Hollywood and celebrities. That is a stereotypical way to sum up LA because Hollywood is actually a very small part of a larger whole. As an actor, Daniel Will Harris has been in many movie studios. If you are visiting from out of state or abroad, Daniel recommends Warner Brothers Studio Tour. Unlike Universal, which is literally a theme park with very loud buses that … [Read more...]
5 of the Most Romantic Destinations on Airbnb for Improving Relationships
Vacations are fun, while sometimes relationships can get tricky. Combining both of them can help you to contribute to a successful and happy relationship. Traveling can help increase satisfaction in a relationship, reignite passion and romance, and encourage spending quality time together and communicating with partners. If you or your loved ones are facing problems in romantic relationships, you could reach out to mental health professionals … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Writing, All you Need is Nothing: Just Write it, then Write the Next Thing! Go Inside the Mind of the Talented Daniel Will Harris
It was a spring Sunday morning in 2010, a white Mazda MX-5 convertible pulled up to a curb outside my hostel in North Beach, San Francisco. On the driver's seat was Daniel Will Harris. Daniel is an actor, author, creative writer and a writing coach. I was young and free-spirited. I had my heart set on meeting all the wonderful people in the world. Riding shotgun with a Hollywood actor and having him as my tour guide had flattered me beyond words. … [Read more...]
Guðrið Højgaard, CEO Visit Faroe Islands
Q1. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I was born and raised in the Faroe Islands but have been living in 5 different countries for 20 years. I moved back to the Faroe Islands in 2012 to take the lead at Visit Faroe Islands. Prior to that, I was Marketing Director for Visit Stockholm and Marketing Manager for Visit Denmark. Q2. What has living abroad taught you? One thing that I learned all these years is that hard work will not go … [Read more...]
Choosing Transport for Your Vacation: A Guide
There are a lot of different aspects involved when planning a vacation. However, while you might be concerned about your accommodation and spending money, one of the most important things to think about is transport. You won't be able to enjoy yourself if you can't reach any of your destinations. Below we are going to take a look at some of the most common transport types so that you can make the right choice regarding your situation. Want … [Read more...]
Mongolian Homestay & Other Adventures
We left Ulaanbaatar in the early morning under the gloomy grey skies with a persistent drizzle. Depressing weather, but certainly not unexpected. Could be worse. Could be the -30 they often experience here in the winter months. There is a reason I am not here in winter. We stayed with nomads - spending our nights in Mongolian gers - round accommodations that apparently can take only several hours to setup but seem very sturdy. These nomads … [Read more...]
Norwegian Farms Offer Rural Luxury
Well-being, space, local food and peaceful surroundings is something many travellers have been craving for a long time now. All over Norway you can now find farms and manor houses rich in traditions and history, now turned into fashionable and personalized accommodations. Buildings full of soul and deep, historic roots meet modern comfort and beautiful design - and opportunities to pamper oneself. Travellers can find local food that comes … [Read more...]
The Biltmore, Asheville North Carolina – July 2021
This impressive property features what is the largest still privately owned family home in the United States of America - the mansion is over 178,000 square feet featuring 250 rooms. It was built between 1889 and 1895 by businessman and art collector George Vanderbilt (part of the banking and steamship family). More then 1,000 laborers were hired to complete this uniquely impressive home - that somewhat resembles a French chateau. Vanderbuilt … [Read more...]
Visiting Sweden — All you want to know about the country
Sweden is the biggest country in Northern Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The official language is Swedish and the official currency is the Swedish krona (SEK). Visitors can easily get around the country using Sweden's efficient network of buses and trains. Tourists visit the country because of breathtaking sights such as the Northern Lights, festivals such as the National Day, and other attractions. Sweden is also one of the … [Read more...]
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